The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-07-09
WAMBOLDT'S WICKRDNESS
THE TINES" PRINTS some
STARTLING DEVELOPMEN rs.
He Makes Frequent Pastoral Calls
Upon a Lady-Compromising
Conduct for a Minister.


ton OF the Rev. M. NJ. Wamboldt, the
paste, OF the First Baptist Church, to
the great surprise Of majority OF his
congregation, last Sunday, and not
wthstanding the iulsome and hatter-
ing resolutions of indorsement, whis-
pers OF something behind this sud-
den taking off" reached thu ears OF
Times reporter. A faint suspicion
found Judgement in the mind OF the
reporter that all was not as 1t appear
( ed, and picking no one thread alter
another aud following them he coon
came on to a substantial rumor that
had the odor OF something rich, rare
and rscy and promised big sensation.
The serbs went to work determined
to find out the truth Of the rumor be-
fore saying anything. In this task he
met with the most serious difficulties.
But little clew was had to work
on, and gentlemen who were
acquainted with the facts were,
Of course, los;h to say anything at
oil. They were, however, care.
fully questioned about the matter and
every in,imation thrown out was
eagerly caught up and al put together,
giving the reporter, after serious diff
!, culties and by dint Of faithful investi'
cation, q substantial clue to work on.
Invest gation did not cease until suff-
cient information WAS obtained to base
q stat ment before the public that
could not bp controverted. TIE points
obtained are as follows:
DR.. Wamboldts esignation was not
altogether volup tary, but WAS based
upon the expressed wish OF bis lead.
ing supporters, and il is understood
that the leading members were urged
toihsir courls by the facts following.
Sometime ago, possibly before Mr..
Wamboldps passionate began, a wluoW
lady came to Cbattsnooea and took up
boarding here for recreation ana
health, having considerable means
She knew DR.. Wsmboldt, having re-
sided in Montgomery, Ala, during
that gentleman's pastorate there.
Ofthe arrival Cf The pastor the old
acquaintance OF course was renewed,
and the lady became extrsysgsnt In
her praises Of DIR. Womboldes bril-
liant intellect and powers oil elo.
ougnce. She was a constant attend
ant on bis ministr1tion and was de-
yotedly fond OF Der pastor. Time
wore on aud the pastor began to make
freouent visits to his fair admire,
who, by the way, Ia described as be-
ipg a woman ofsp endid attainmentsr
very handsome and accomplished
The visits were not noticed for come
time. but finally they became so ire
ouent az 20 attract attention. IL ID
stated that pastoral calls we're made
three and sometimes four times
week, lasting from two to four hours
The matter was talked aoout onl!
among those who witnessed these Ire
quent visits, bat wss KEEP
quiet aud newspaper men wen
especially avoided. The matte
went on sthis way for some time
Finally II was brought to q focu
by the discovery Of the pastor in th
act Of csressing bis lady freed. The
the host Kicked, and the lady was re
ouested 10 leave. She remonstrats
and Il is sald that sac was very indii
nant, She was told that her action
toward her pastor were very comprC
missing, aud that euch conduct woul
not be tolerated. She was told thi
pastoral calls OF such frequency an
duration we're not only not proper, br
exceedingly dangerous TO her own,
well a. TO the reputation Of her p ltto
and when coupled with careesing &C
Of endearment, were such aa migl
end seriously.
After being told plainly that 81
must 20, she went, and bundling 0
her trunks che left, but die not 90
another house as was intended. II
mslter was brought TO tbs attentio
Of several leading members OF q
church, who interiered, stopping q
further intimacy OF the couple. II
handsome widow then left the cit
without any explainable cause 70 b
friends and acquaintance. IL "
stated TO a TuIs reporter last night
a young gentleman who had new
suspected ANYTHING wrong until y
terday, that Mr.. Wamboldt had ma
the lady several very handsome pr
ents, all OF which bad been kept W
quiet, rather TO his surprise.
knew that the reverend genilem
was not wealthy and was not speeds
lavish with presents 10 his vile, VIII
he proieseed 20 love very much. On
statements Of a like character vi
made 10 the reporter, but being |
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matter remained quiet until II
gan TO be noised about among cert
other Of the church members Y
were not told OF Il nj the beginni
The deacops, apprehending q scan
' and desiring 10 avoid any possible
Jury to the church, decided that
PASTOR hal better resign, giving /
until the Let of July. Coasequer
the first Sunday In July the resig
ton Was forthcoming and vas
cepted, Notwithstanding tha pa
had only been installed y year and
REGARDED az one OF the most eloqn
preachers ever employed by
church. He had succeeded In his O
church at least In living down
ugly stories that had followed him
this city, and TO all appearances, al
the momont his rcsigt alton was n
he erjoyed the most pleasant ,
tious with his congregation, hold
their esteem and confidence 10 a
gree that was remarkable, all the
eumstAnces considered.
The readers Of the TINS are {
acquainted with che history Of the
rendered Mf. Wambo'dt by the !
Baptist church; Of the ugly etc
about h!s previous life, despite vi
his congregation, a, least a niaiorit
them, stood by him; LON, on Acco
oil Il, there wao = aiyition In
church, and how tenaciously be cl
tohis passionate. 40 Jar a. the pu
knes he lived q consci sntious and
pArenlly irreproachsble LIE, and d
this the Tsmoi took occasion rece
l. comment iayorsbly, knowing y
ing at the time Of the iaots discl